Women's Healthcare Guidelines
http://healthlibrary.brighamandwomens.org/Search/85,P01506
National Center on Elder Abuse
Website of the US Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.ncea.aoa.gov/NCEAroot/Main_Site/Index.aspx
Massachusetts elder abuse on rise
More of the state’s elderly are being abused or neglected, as economic stresses push family caregivers to the breaking point and the social service programs that once helped them are cut back.
http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2009/02/09/mass_elder_abuse_on_rise/
Local Effort to Prevent Elder Abuse Receives National Recognition
The Center for Elder Abuse Prevention (The Center), a crisis shelter for older adults operated by The Jewish Home for the Elderly, is receiving national recognition for its innovative approach to reach out to victims of elder abuse in the Greater Bridgeport community.
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/elder_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm
Elder Abuse – Types, Signs, Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Prevention
Every year, tens of thousands of elderly Americans are abused in their own homes, in relatives’ homes, and even in facilities responsible for their care. You may suspect that an elderly person you know is being harmed physically or emotionally by a neglectful or overwhelmed caregiver or being preyed upon financially. By learning the signs and symptoms of elder abuse and how to act on behalf of an elderly person who is being abused, you’ll not only be helping someone else but strengthening your own defenses against elder abuse in the future.
Alcohol and Senior Abuse Cases
The presence of alcohol problems is one of the most commonly listed risk indicators in abuse and neglect of older adults.
http://www.agingincanada.ca/Seniors%20Alcohol/1e6.htm
How We Age – PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES
For young people, time seems to have no end. But, as time passes we suddenly realize that the number of remaining years is limited. The realization that we are growing old can be traumatic. Our ideas about and attitudes toward aging are very important in how well we cope with and enjoy the passing years.
http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=3
On ‘The Biggest Loser,’ Health Can Take Back Seat
The series also highlights the difference between the pursuit of engaging television and the sometimes frenzied efforts of contestants to win, perhaps at the risk of their own health.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/25/business/media/25loser.html?_r=1&emc=eta1
Elder Abuse Prevalence and Incidence
No one knows precisely how many older Americans are being abused, neglected, or exploited. While evidence accumulated to date suggests that many thousands have been harmed, there are no official national statistics. There are several reasons:
http://finance.senate.gov/hearings/testimony/061802chtest.pdf
Elder Abuse: Types, Signs, Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Prevention
Every year, tens of thousands of elderly Americans are abused in their own homes, in relatives’ homes, and even in facilities responsible for their care. You may suspect that an elderly person you know is being harmed physically or emotionally by a neglectful or overwhelmed caregiver or being preyed upon financially. By learning the signs and symptoms of elder abuse and how to act on behalf of an elderly person who is being abused, you’ll not only be helping someone else but strengthening your own defenses against elder abuse in the future.
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/elder_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm
